Author: Bethany

WashU IT will soon launch the AI Literacy Program: Foundations, a training series to give IT team members foundational knowledge in artificial intelligence. This course equips staff with practical skills for both professional duties and personal task management.   By learning AI’s basic functions and limits, staff can automate routine tasks, analyze data faster, and quickly […]

Last month, WashU IT hosted a memorable Dessert Potluck at Risa Commons in the South 40, bringing together approximately 175 colleagues for an evening of sweet treats and heartfelt giving. The event featured a mix of sweet treats prepared by talented bakers.   About a dozen employees entered the dessert competition, with Jose Lovato, Application Administrator […]

NameCoach, the name pronunciation recording tool used by the university, will be retired on January 31, 2026. At that time, any integrations with Outlook and Canvas will no longer apply. Workday offers a name pronunciation feature that WashU is planning to implement in late January 2026. More information will be shared by WashU’s Workday Support Team […]

Tech Den recently welcomed a few dozen sixth graders from the Forsyth School for a Halloween-themed open house that brought together hands-on activities, plenty of curiosity and a closer look at the technologies shaping life on campus. Throughout the tour, the students, joined by their Innovation and Design teacher Melissa Leuthardt and a few school […]

The November IT All Hands meeting recording and materials are now available in the archives, through the IT website. Presentations capturing the latest on the WashU IT Operating Model priority for Demand and Capacity Management, as well as an update on the Medical Applications team were shared. Special guest Lisa Weingarth, Executive Director of the […]

As the Assistant Director for Enabling Applications, Melanie Stegeman spends her days leading a team of subject matter experts who provide tools for the WashU community. Applications within her portfolio include Emma, Qualtrics, KnowledgeLake and DocuSign, along with others that equip people to do their jobs better.   Stegeman is honored and humbled to receive recognition […]

The year was 1985. Brand new Madonna tunes sizzled on the radio. Back to the Future played in theaters. New Coke was all the rage. And Tammy Caradonna started working as a secretary in the Becker Library at WashU.  Many things have changed in the 40 years since she started at WashU. But some things remain […]

WashU IT is excited to share new developments designed to enhance the customer experience. Software Asset Management (SAM) and Software Operations are collaborating to deliver even more value to WashU.  Looking ahead to 2026, the upcoming launch of the Software Asset Management Communications Hub—a new SharePoint site designed to keep customers up to date on software […]

WashU IT has changed the default behavior for how individuals outside of WashU join Microsoft Teams meetings. Previously individuals in other organizations using Teams might have been held “in the lobby” until a meeting participant admitted them.  This setting was changed on November 24, allowing individuals from trusted organizations, such as BJC, to bypass the lobby […]

WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) new Compute2 high-performance computing cluster is already driving faster, more efficient research across disciplines. For one researcher, Yuanjian Zhang, working on global atmospheric simulations, the upgrades have made a measurable impact.  “Compute2 features the latest Intel Emerald Rapids CPUs, which are about 30 percent faster than those on Compute1,” […]